Park (2009)
Directed by Maria Bates, Peter Stevens, Dave Hollander and Stuart Draper
Performances: Wed 4th – Sat 7th March 2009, Bell Theatre
Contents
Introduction
A new devised piece developed during South London Youth Theatre's Saturday workshops. The concept is simple: the show is divided into four playlets, each of which is loosely based on one of the seasons and set in an unnamed London park. These are taut tales of loss and discovery, fear and uncertainty, betrayal and hope, bound together by theme and setting.
Hide & Seek
directed by Maria Bates
Will you seek out your fears or hide in the shadows? This show developed from a simple game of “Hide and Seek” into what has become a metaphor for the transition from childhood innocence to the perplexity of teenage angst.
- Jessica Brough
- Scarlett Dobson
- Catherine Parkes
- Raffaella Patmore
- Joe Pettitt
- Chloe Anthony-Pillai
- Liam Sharkey
- Katy Thomas
Stayin' Alive
directed by Peter Stevens
A lot can happen in thirty years. It's 1978 and the Bee Gees rule the air waves. All eyes are on Jim and Sarah, whose on-off relationship seems to be finally over. As the days get darker, the friends prepare for a party that will change all of their lives. 30 years later, the world is a scarier place. Emily and Nicole head to a party that threatens to sever their friendship...
- Jim — Conor Jones
- Emily — Lucy Pearce
- Steve — David Clements
- Nicole — Katie Patrick
- Sally — Nina Caveliero-Knox
- Rosie — Marnie Jacobsen
- Sarah — Billie Miller
- Beth — Anne Bailey
- Eugene — Shivum Sharma
- Plus a cameo appearance from Lucie Blackstaffe
The Lodge
directed by Dave Hollander
A group of homeless teenagers seek refuge in a disused building in the middle of a park. When a stranger arrives, apparently chased by a gang, the group must decide whether it is safe to let him stay.
- Annie — Zeena Starbuck
- Lisa — Lucie Blackstaffe
- Charlotte — Grace Lowe
- Jane — Joanna Lanigan
- Taylor — Reuben Lewis
The Gift
directed by Stuart Draper
There hasn’t been a proper harvest in over ten years. The people of Imrath Tir are dying. The only way forward is the Path of the Fathers. Eight children enter the Circle of Standing Stones to confront their shame – and their futures...
- Keegan — Jack Shepherd
- Seth — Ryan Bentley
- Enid — Alice Lowe
- Kayne — Nick Lowe
- Tully — Kristin Caswell-Robinson
- Lyn — Rachel Judge
- Ffion — Asia Pettitt
- Ula — Zoë Plummer
- Venora — Joan Henshaw
Crew
- Stage Manager - Ruth Huggett
- ASMs - Peter Stevens and Dave Hollander
- Lighting and Sound - Maria Bates and Stuart Draper
- Set / Artwork / Photography - Dave Hollander
Reviews
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Gallery
Production photos by Dave Hollander
Reminiscences and Anecdotes
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See Also
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